About the school
Hillside Public School is a small, dynamic school located within a 1.4 hectare peaceful bushland setting, surrounded by native Australian flora and offering distant views of the Blue Mountains. The school provides a nurturing environment that caters to individual academic and social needs, allowing all students to learn and grow to their potential. Staff members are experienced and dedicated, providing diverse opportunities that promote the school’s motto of 'Duty, Knowledge, Loyalty'. Academic, cultural, and sporting success is supported by a high level of personalised care.
Leadership opportunities abound at Hillside, fostering a genuine sense of community among students. The whole school Buddy Program allows younger students to work alongside older peers, promoting camaraderie. Extra-curricular activities are plentiful and include performing arts initiatives, environmental programs, fitness programs, and a comprehensive swimming scheme. There is also a French language program available.
The school is well-resourced, featuring facilities such as floodlit tennis and beach volleyball courts, a large oval, a covered outdoor learning area, and a well-stocked library. Each classroom is equipped with interactive whiteboard technology, ensuring a modern learning environment. Hillside takes pride in celebrating student achievements through a positive reward program and encourages strong community involvement, with close links to local pre-schools and high schools to aid smooth transitions for students. The school values parent participation, enhancing the supportive atmosphere integral to the Hillside experience.
Mission
We provide a nurturing setting which allows all students to learn and grow to their full potential.
Location & Catchment Area
- Hillside Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Glenorie Public School 3.0 km
- B Maraylya Public School 5.6 km
- C Middle Dural Public School 6.5 km
- D Arcadia Public School 7.3 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 25 (15 girls, 10 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 25
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 1041 (percentile 65)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 26% / 26% / 28% / 20%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 67
- Indigenous students
- 0%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 37%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.7
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 0.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 2 |
| Year 1 | 1 |
| Year 2 | 4 |
| Year 3 | 4 |
| Year 4 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 5 |
| Year 6 | 3 |
| Total | 25 |
Year by year
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | 15 | 10 | - | 1041 | 2.7 |
| 2024 | 26 | 14 | 12 | 94.2 | 1035 | 2.7 |
| 2023 | 36 | 20 | 16 | 91 | 1046 | 2.7 |
| 2022 | 31 | 13 | 18 | 86.8 | 1025 | 2.7 |
| 2021 | 26 | 12 | 14 | 91.5 | 1000 | 2.9 |
| 2020 | 19 | 8 | 11 | - | 1006 | 1.3 |
| 2019 | 18 | 7 | 11 | 95 | 1000 | 1.3 |
| 2018 | 18 | 7 | 11 | 97 | 1015 | 1.4 |
| 2017 | 22 | 10 | 12 | 93.9 | 1044 | 2.5 |
| 2016 | 28 | 12 | 16 | 96.8 | 1016 | 2.5 |
| 2015 | 48 | 27 | 21 | 95.3 | 1055 | 3.6 |
| 2014 | 53 | 28 | 25 | 94.8 | 1027 | 3.6 |
| 2013 | 55 | 27 | 28 | 96.6 | 1046 | 3.6 |
| 2012 | 59 | 29 | 30 | 96 | 1024 | 3.5 |
| 2011 | 51 | 25 | 26 | 96.5 | 999 | 3.5 |
| 2010 | 53 | 22 | 31 | - | 999 | 3.5 |
| 2009 | 59 | 26 | 33 | - | 1057 | 3.5 |
| 2008 | 56 | 28 | 28 | - | 1057 | 3.5 |
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.